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We look forward to hosting your next birthday party, bridal shower, baby shower, wedding reception, book club, fundraiser or any other happy time.

We think Hanukkah is a great holiday that lends itself for happy, family high-tea! A Hanukkah tea party is also a perfect setting if you want to invite some friends or neighbors over for the lighting of the candles, and offer them a nice treat.

Here is a sample Hanukkah tea party menu that replaces classic tea party specialties, for the traditional favorite foods that come with the Jewish celebration:

• For finger sandwiches, combine the classic lox tea sandwiches with hummus sandwiches, and carrots & raisins sandwiches. 
• Replace the scones with small potato and sweet potato latkes. Serve them with the traditional sour cream and apple or cranberry sauce, instead of clotted cream and jam.
• For sweets, we suggest raspberry chocolate rugalach,  shortbread or butter cookies decorated with blue frosting, Hanukkah sufganiyot, and of course, chocolate gelt (or Hanukkah money).

And, enjoy!

Two additional tips:

• When having a tea party during Chanukah, we recommend that you light the menorah at sunset, prior to the evening prayers, following the custom of the Vilna Gaon.
• View our Hanukkah Tea Party Pinterest board for decoration ideas and inspiration.

Not a lot of things beat a sunny afternoon in San Francisco - okay, that might be a little biased - but what can make your weekend sunshine a lot more refreshing and happy is this sweet tea cocktail.

Being from the land of the "Cuba Libres" and "Mojitos," and loving tea, I couldn't help sharing.

Also, this is a perfect drink you can serve at any tea party once your guests finish with the petit fours, the night falls and the weekend fun begins to call!

Sweet Tea Mojito
Original Recipe

2 cups Sweet Tea, frozen into ice cube trays
3oz Light Rum
1 oz Mint-Lime Simple Syrup (recipe below)
Large Sprig of Mint

1. Combine mint-lime simple syrup and light rum in the bottom of a glass
2. Crush up sweet tea ice cubes in a food processor of blender and fill the rest of the glass
3. Garnish with a large sprig of fresh mint - enjoy!

Mint-Lime Simple Syrup: Combine 1/4 cup water + 1/4 cup sugar, zest of 1 lime and a 4-5 mint leaves in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature before assembling cocktail

In a traditional tea party, the first thing you eat are the finger sandwiches. Because of this, most tea sandwich recipes are savory. 

If you have a sweet tooth, and want to add a fun twist to your party without spending too much time in the kitchen, here are four sweet (and very easy) tea sandwich recipes I am sure you will make more than once!